The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation is proud to announce a generous $5,000 donation from AGRU America, presented during the Palmetto Giving Day celebration in Georgetown. This contribution underscores AGRU’s commitment to strengthening local communities and investing in the region’s future workforce.
“We are grateful for AGRU America’s continued partnership and investment in education,” said Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, President of HGTC. “This support helps expand educational opportunities, build a skilled talent pipeline, and fuel economic development throughout our region.”
AGRU America, headquartered in Georgetown, is a global leader in engineering plastics and an active supporter of local workforce development. With five manufacturing facilities across the U.S., including four in South Carolina, AGRU recognizes the critical role that strong community institutions and educational partners play in sustaining business growth and industry leadership.
“We must continue to develop our outreach program in tandem with business growth,” said Robert L. Johnson, CEO and President of AGRU America. “Our ability to deliver industry-leading products relies on everyone at AGRU. Maintaining a healthy community and talent pool around our facilities is one of the first steps in ensuring we can keep up with customer expectations regarding quality, service, and reliability.”
This donation represents more than just financial support. It reflects AGRU America’s mission to create innovative engineering plastics solutions for a safer and more sustainable future. The company’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the communities where it operates is evident in its support for regional educational institutions, including HGTC.
Pictured from left to right: Jeff Ball, HGTC Chair & Professor; Brandon Haselden, HGTC Assistant Vice President and Dean; Shannon Detzler, HGTC Foundation President & CEO; Robert L. Johnson, CEO & President for AGRU America; Yuse Lajiminmuhip, Marketing Business Unit Manager for AGRU America; Tim Tilley, HGTC Foundation Board of Directors; Daniel Siau, HGTC Foundation Board of Directors
